Midday Report for Monday 5 May 2014

12:35 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The New Zealand sevens team are all but assured of a world series title after victory in Scotland. Audio

12:24 PM.A roundup of financial markets in the US, Australia and New Zealand. Audio

12:20 PM.Property For Industry says it is not planning to make any more acquisitions at this stage so doesn't need more capital. Audio

12:19 PM.Sales through Auckland's largest real estate agency fell 15 percent last month compared with April last year, with prices cooling slightly. Audio

12:17 PM.New Zealand's first-half cash earnings rose 17 percent due to cost control and lower charges against profit for bad debts. Audio

12:00 PM.The Prime Minister rebukes the Justice Minister, Judith Collins, for her attack on a reporter. The SPCA welcomes a ban on the testing of legal highs on animals. Audio